Health Sciences
Health Science Education programs are designed to introduce the students to a variety of health careers. Students acquire knowledge and skills that will prepare them for existing and emerging careers in health science through theory, observation, and hands-on study in classroom and clinical laboratory settings.
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Why Health Sciences?
CAREER PATHWAYS
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
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Related Careers: Physician, Nurse, Anesthesia Tech, Art Therapist, Athletic Trainer, CNA, Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Dietitian, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, Personal Trainer, Pharmacist, Physician Assistant, Veterinarian, and many more.
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DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES
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Related Careers: Physician, Nurse, Cardiovascular Tech, EKG Tech, EEG Tech, Clinical Laboratory Tech, Phlebotomist, Radiologic Tech, Exercise Physiologist, Pathologist, Pathology Assistant, and many more.
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EMERGENCY SERVICES
Related Careers: Physician, Nurse, First Responder, EMT, Paramedic, Emergency Communications Specialist, Emergency Dispatcher, Community Health Specialist, Public Safety Officer, Bioterrorism Researcher, Public Health Specialist, and many more.
Extracurricular Opportunities
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​Earn College Credits through Dual Enrollment
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Receive Industry Certifications (BLS/CPR/First Aid/AED; First Responder; CMA; CERT; MRC; NIMS IS-700, IS-800, & ICS-100; Career Readiness Certification, OSHA - 10 Certification and various FEMA certifications)
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Internships
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Job Shadowing
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Service-Learning
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Work-Based Learning
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Leadership Training
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Mentoring Program with Industry Partners
Program Requirements
Students seeking to enter the TCTC Health Sciences
Program should:
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Have a sincere interest in a career in Health Sciences
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Have at least a "B" average in science
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Have no "N"s or "U"s in conduct
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Be respecful and work well with others (a MUST in health care)
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All Health Science students need the following items in our courses:
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Lab Coat (monogrammed with student name)
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A Set of Scrubs
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CTSO Membership
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Class T-Shirt
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